Holiday Best Cranberry Jello Salad
Elevate your festive table with this Holiday Best Cranberry Jello Salad, a crowd-pleasing classic bursting with vibrant flavors and textures. This no-bake dish combines tangy cranberry gelatin, sweet crushed pineapple, and whole berry cranberry sauce with a hint of citrusy orange zest and the satisfying crunch of chopped walnuts or pecans. Its quick 15-minute prep time makes it perfect for busy holiday schedules, while its stunning jewel-like presentation ensures it becomes the centerpiece of your meal. Whether topped with a dollop of whipped cream or served as is, this chilled salad is the ultimate side dish or dessert for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any holiday celebration. Get ready to wow your guests with this easy yet elegant cranberry jello recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 ounces Cranberry gelatin mix
- 2 cups Hot water
- 1 cup Cold water
- 20 ounces Crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 14 ounces Whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans
- 0.5 cup Whipped topping (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the cranberry gelatin mix in 2 cups of hot water. Stir for about 2 minutes or until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
Stir in 1 cup of cold water, mixing well.
Add the crushed pineapple (with juice), whole berry cranberry sauce, and orange zest to the gelatin mixture. Stir until evenly combined.
Gently fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans to add a bit of crunch.
Pour the mixture into a decorative serving dish or a 9x13-inch glass dish.
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until the gelatin is fully set.
Optional: Before serving, dollop whipped topping on top or serve it on the side for added creaminess.
Serve chilled and enjoy your Holiday Best Cranberry Jello Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1645 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 56.9 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.8 g | 79% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 195 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 294.2 g | 107% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 242.6 g | ||
| Protein | 17.0 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 205 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 928 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
